| Document and Entity Information | May 07, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | EBIX INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000814549 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 0-15946 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 77-0021975 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 Ebix Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Johns Creek |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30097 |
| City Area Code | (678) |
| Local Phone Number | 281-2020 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, $0.10 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | EBIX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
